People across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can comment on the emerging Local Plan, with evidence on housing, transport, infrastructure, environmental protection and Green Belt open for review. People across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can now comment on the emerging Local Plan. The six week consultation runs until 21 December, giving residents, businesses and community groups time to review the draft vision, policies and possible sites before the plan moves forward. The material also covers evidence on housing, infrastructure, transport, environmental protection and Green Bel
People across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can now comment on the emerging Local Plan.
The six week consultation runs until 21 December, giving residents, businesses and community groups time to review the draft vision, policies and possible sites before the plan moves forward.
The material also covers evidence on housing, infrastructure, transport, environmental protection and Green Belt, and this second of three consultations is “not a final version” or a decision on sites.
Councillor Millie Earl said national housing targets are challenging because the area has coastline, protected habitats and flood risk areas, but added that “doing nothing is not an option” for local communities.
The council says national rules mean it must plan for almost 3,000 homes a year, so an up to date plan would give it more influence over development across the BCP area.
People can respond online after registering, with paper surveys available in BCP libraries and drop in sessions planned to help residents “have your say” before feedback is reviewed by the council.
